Shelbourne and Republic of Ireland star Ciara Grant has completed a move to Rangers, the Scottish club have announced.
Grant was part of the Shelbourne side who clinched FAI Women’s National League title success in November, beating Wexford Youths to secure their first crown since 2016.
She also scored a goal in the 2021 FAI Cup Final, where the Youths side got the better of their domestic league masters.
Grant also returned to the Republic of Ireland squad under Vera Pauw on the strength of her impressive displays with Shels during a spell that spanned two years.
Having previously earned 15 caps for her country, she returned to the squad this summer.
Grant was very thankful to Shelbourne for her time at the club and wished them the best ahead of the new season.
She said: “I would really like to thank everyone in Shelbourne for everything they have done for me over the last two seasons, it hasn’t been easy with Covid but the work going on behind the scenes is really starting to pay off.
“I wish all the staff and players the best for the upcoming season and hoping another league title arrives in Tolka.”
On arrival at Rangers, she told Rangers TV of her delight at the move.
She said: “I am absolutely delighted, I have had a good few weeks with the team before signing and the atmosphere is top class and I am really enjoying it.
“I am a creative central midfielder and I like to play box to box as well so I definitely think I can add something to the team and I can learn loads from the girls because there is a wealth of experience here.
“I have travelled a bit with football and I have seen some training centres and this is excellent. From the moment I came in and saw the pitches and the gym facilities, everything is top class and that is credit to the club.”
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